401(k)s without alternative assets perform better than pension plans with them, study finds
401(k)s, and other defined contribution retirement plans, with no exposure to private equity or other alternative assets, have outperformed pension […]
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Supreme Court gives Trump the power to fire independent federal regulators
In my consumer journalism work, I often write about what federal agencies are doing, or not doing, to help consumers.
State finance agency charges Bitcoin Depot Operating with overcharging customers
Bitcoin Depot Operating’s crypto kiosks charged customers up to 42 percent more than market price and the company profited from
SpaceX’s public offering will be good for Musk and bad for retirement savers, consumer group says
SpaceX publicly filed its initial public offering paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, last week. If the
How to plan for retirement
It’s never too early to start saving for retirement. Compound interest will help your savings grow over the years, so the earlier you start saving, the better. Almost half of Americans approaching retirement have nothing saved in a 401(k) or other individual account.
Use these tips to avoid investment scams
Investing money is an important part of financial planning for individuals and families. However, consumers lose more than $7.9 billion
Best tips for spring to spruce up your finances
Spring is here, and it’s a great time to get your home and your finances in order. Here are some tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you get started on spring cleaning your finances:
Watch out for investment scams on Meta platforms
The photo above is a fake investment advertisement using Kevin O’Leary’s photo without his permission. Fraudulent investment schemes are rapidly
AI tools, such as chatbots and deepfakes, are ways scammers steal money from investors
Investors need to stay vigilant against a growing wave of AI-powered investment scams as AI becomes more sophisticated. From convincing